Interviewing Strategies & Skills

Know yourself Be able to articulate YOUR

– Skills– Values– Interests– Abilities– Long term plans

Be able to give examples of them Think on your feet

– outside the box Use common sense

Types of interviews

On campus interviews •Screening interviews

On site interviews•Second round interviews

One on one Panel interviews

•Group interviews Over a meal

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Prepared for questions about resume Familiar with contents Answer questions pertaining to resume Typically asked questions

– “Why should we hire you?”– “Tell me about one of your

weaknesses...”

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Questions for organization “How soon do you expect to make

your decision” Interview starter questions

“Tell me what you know about us“ “Tell me about yourself?”

Show the complete picture

Tell me about yourself...

tell a story….

how do you want companies to remember you?

Rehearse Practice

– tape recorder– mirror – video camera– friends, family

Notecards No memorized answers

– just concepts and key “buzz words”

Preparing for the interview Familiarity with business location Copy of resume updated & in folder

– References included Few questions prepared for interviewer

at end of interview Visualize setting, positive interview Anticipate stressors What to wear

First impressionsMen Women

SuitJacketPressed shirtNo beepers

SuitPlain jewelryNo perfumeHair groomed

Rules of Thumb

No sleeveless shirts Have your clothes pressed No open toe shoes Pantyhose for women, socks for

men Clothes should be comfortable

– avoid too tight, too short

Accessories Shoes

– Polished, comfortable

Socks/Hose– Do not go without socks/hose

Belts– If have belt loops, wear a belt

Jewelry– Minimal

Purse/Attache Case

Dress for the position you want, not the position you have

Men• Wear a white t-shirt under dress shirt

– Helps with perspiration

• Have someone help you tie your tie Women

• Pull hair back• Go easy on make up• One ring per hand

Hints

Different clothing types

Professional Dress• Interview outfit• Daily clothing for professional office setting

Business Casual Dress• Dress down Fridays or casual office environment• Career Fair

Casual Dress• Company picnic• Traveling for work

Women’s Professional

Women’s Business Casual

Women’s Casual

Men’s Professional

Men’s Business Casual

Men’s Casual

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